PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Volkov (ranked 3366 p4p, 4350 weight class) and Borwornsit Ngam Chit (ranked 374 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Volkov
vs
Ngam Chit

178 cm
22
195
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
200
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borwornsit Ngam Chit!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngam Chit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngam Chit is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Ngam Chit circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov misses with a hook. Ngam Chit ducked under it nicely.
Ngam Chit works the jab nicely.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngam Chit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngam Chit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Ngam Chit lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ngam Chit scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ngam Chit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Ngam Chit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngam Chit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ngam Chit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ngam Chit throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Volkov moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngam Chit is struggling to control the position.
Ngam Chit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngam Chit effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Ngam Chit holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkov drops back down to his feet.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Volkov letting Ngam Chit take a breather here.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ngam Chit up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ngam Chit leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Borwornsit Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Ngam Chit.

It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ngam Chit lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngam Chit clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ngam Chit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Ngam Chit lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ngam Chit stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ngam Chit tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Ngam Chit misses with a hook.
Volkov tries to clinch but Ngam Chit is having none of it.
Ngam Chit connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngam Chit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Ngam Chit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ngam Chit tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ngam Chit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Volkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngam Chit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ngam Chit lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Ngam Chit there.
Ngam Chit connects with a single shot there.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngam Chit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Ngam Chit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ngam Chit jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Ngam Chit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ngam Chit lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngam Chit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Ngam Chit, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Ngam Chit against the cage but Ngam Chit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Ngam Chit.
A punch combination from Ngam Chit misses.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Volkov gets a clinch.
Ngam Chit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkov up against the cage.
Ngam Chit has Volkov pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borwornsit Ngam Chit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ngam Chit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngam Chit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ngam Chit looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Ngam Chit throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the head.
Ngam Chit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ngam Chit misses with the combination.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ngam Chit.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngam Chit throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Ngam Chit breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Ngam Chit keeps it at a distance.
Ngam Chit misses with a low kick.
Volkov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Ngam Chit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngam Chit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ngam Chit moves out of range of the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ngam Chit scores with a four punch combination!
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Ngam Chit pushes him off.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngam Chit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Ngam Chit had a free shot at his head there.
Ngam Chit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ngam Chit avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngam Chit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ngam Chit lands with an overhand left.
Ngam Chit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ngam Chit throws a shot to the body.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngam Chit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngam Chit works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ngam Chit tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Ngam Chit throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Ngam Chit throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Ngam Chit only half commits.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ngam Chit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngam Chit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ngam Chit sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ngam Chit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ngam Chit.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Ngam Chit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ngam Chit lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Ngam Chit tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Ngam Chit.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ngam Chit jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngam Chit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Ngam Chit thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Ngam Chit scores with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Volkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ngam Chit.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ngam Chit enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ngam Chit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Ngam Chit has his feet on Volkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borwornsit Ngam Chit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ngam Chit leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit lands a slapping body shot.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Ngam Chit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Ngam Chit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ngam Chit.
Volkov scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngam Chit circles away.
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngam Chit sprawls well. Ngam Chit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ngam Chit. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngam Chit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ngam Chit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngam Chit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ngam Chit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ngam Chit.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngam Chit sprawls well. Ngam Chit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngam Chit! But no joy.
Ngam Chit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngam Chit lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ngam Chit!
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Ngam Chit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ngam Chit throws a head kick that misses.
Ngam Chit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ngam Chit.
Nice cross by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ngam Chit.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngam Chit throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ngam Chit sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ngam Chit as he connects with a hook.
Ngam Chit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ngam Chit throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov tries to move into range but Ngam Chit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ngam Chit!
Ngam Chit throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit with a nice calf kick.
Ngam Chit connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngam Chit with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngam Chit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ngam Chit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit swinging wildly here.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Bogdan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Volkov has Ngam Chit up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borwornsit Ngam Chit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ngam Chit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borwornsit Ngam Chit!